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We’ve got a great group of alumni lawyers lined up for the Fall 2015 edition of Meet the Law, our speed networking event for prospective lawyers (coming up Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 pm). Check out the list of attorneys, and don’t forget to register in advance here.
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The Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp. (SMLAC) is sponsoring 25 annual AmeriCorps positions for college graduates interested in helping provide necessary legal help to poor people, while gaining experience working in law offices. The positions are distributed throughout Massachusetts, and carry a $15,000 stipend, health benefits, and $4,725 toward the payment of...

Equal Justice Works, the national organization for public interest law students and lawyers, has released a new resource that allows prospective students to compare law schools based on criteria important to those pursuing careers in public interest or government. The online searchable database provides information about tuition costs, public interest...

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In short, Mitchell contends that law school is worth the money.
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Friday, April 21st at noonSOM 210The low-down on transactional practice—what is that other thing lawyers do besides litigate? Two practicing attorneys (and UMass alums) and SOM Prof. Jennifer Taub will talk about their work and career paths, and answer your questions. Featuring:Daniel Pierce, Duane Morris, UMass ‘95 (Political Science),...